Liverpool showed its quality during a recent tricky win against RB Salzburg in Austria. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes the club once again proved its quality in a 2-0 win against Salzburg in the Champions League. The Dutch centre-back also showed one of his most exceptional performances during the match and silenced RB Salzburg's Erling Halaand.
Liverpool reminding why they are European champions. Majestic from Van Dijk. Made Haaland look like a bus with no breaks. Another captain’s performance from Henderson. Moved on to a new level this season. Passing range seems to have increased. Keita glided through that. Superb. — Simon Hughes (@Simon_Hughes__) December 10, 2019
Erling Haaland against Liverpool tonight: • Subbed off after 75 minutes • Scored 0 goals • Ended up in Van Dijk's pocket • RB Salzburg got knocked out of the Champions League. Life is tough. https://t.co/ozrEraNRrL — FutbolBible (@FutbolBible) December 10, 2019
During last Tuesday's game, Haaland attempted to bustle Virgil van Dijk after 17 seconds. But, the defensive giant of Liverpool brushed the talented young footballer aside. Van Dijk showed a performance that was as good as anything he has ever shown this season, says Mail Sports.
| Virgil van Dijk vs Red Bull Salzburg: - 59 touches
- 43 passes (83.7%)
- 10 long balls
- 100% ground duels won
- 100% aerial duels won
- 3 clearances
- 4 interceptions
- 1 tackle
- 0 dribbled past Pocketed a certain teenager. pic.twitter.com/7YjoofQBkk — The Anfield Buzz (@TheAnfieldBuzz) December 10, 2019
The Premier League leaders maintained their defense alive and thanks to second-half goals of Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita, Liverpool is moving into the last 16 as Group E winners. In a recent interview, the Dutch centre-back said that the recent match says a lot about the quality Liverpool has. He adds that it was tough going to Salzburg where their opponent is given the chance of a lifetime to go through the knockout stages. It was tough, especially at the start, but we knew what we were expecting, van Dijk revealed to the reporters. RB Salzburg is a very good side with good players, a lot of hard work, and a lot of pressure on the ball, the Dutch footballer explained. We have to manage that and deal with it, and I think Liverpool did well, he added. The most recent win extended Liverpool's unbeaten run to 18 games in all competitions. In the Premier League, the club holds an eight-point lead over Leicester City. However, according to Virgil van Dijk Liverpool is only focused on its side.
We're going to think about ourselves, not about the rest. We are not even halfway through. For us now, it was important to give everything [against Salzburg]. We did that, we go through to the knockout stages, and then we'll focus on Watford on the weekend, and after that, we go to Qatar.
Full time in Austria and Liverpool are through to the last 16 of the Champions League. 2-0 it finishes with Mo Salah and Naby Keita with the goals. Great performance from the Reds, Henderson, Keita, Alisson and Van Dijk the standouts. Onto Warford on Saturday. COME ON LIVERPOOL pic.twitter.com/C9igQDcMU7 — Jordan (@LFCIRE813) December 10, 2019
